FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Marden Small Business Loans
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Marden unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Marden Business Loans
What is the Larger Marden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.