FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Marsden Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Marsden Small Business Loans
Marsden unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Marsden Business Loans
What is the Larger Marsden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current 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 an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able 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 can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.