FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Marion Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Marion Small Business Loans
Marion unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Marion Business Loans
What is the Larger Marion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company times and permit 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 bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t 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 is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.