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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Marion Small Business Loans
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Marion unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Marion Business Loans
What is the Larger Marion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows 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 offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.