FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Manukau Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Manukau Small Business Loans
Manukau unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Manukau Business Loans
What is the Larger Manukau Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll 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 pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.