FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Merricks Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Merricks Small Business Loans
Merricks unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Merricks Business Loans
What is the Larger Merricks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.