FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Merrimac Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Merrimac Small Business Loans
Merrimac 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 an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Merrimac Business Loans
What is the Larger Merrimac Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the health of the business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.