FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Marino Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Marino Small Business Loans
Marino unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Marino Business Loans
What is the Larger Marino Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist 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 six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or 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 decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.