FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mermaid Waters Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mermaid Waters Small Business Loans
Mermaid Waters unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Mermaid Waters Business Loans
What is the Larger Mermaid Waters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of the company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.