FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Marden Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Marden Small Business Loans
Marden unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Marden Business Loans
What is the Larger Marden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require 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 do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.