FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mangere East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mangere East Small Business Loans
Mangere East unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Mangere East Business Loans
What is the Larger Mangere East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.