FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Murrumbeena Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Murrumbeena Small Business Loans
Murrumbeena unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Murrumbeena Business Loans
What is the Larger Murrumbeena Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, 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?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.