FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mermaid Waters Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mermaid Waters Small Business Loans
Mermaid Waters unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll 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 the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.