FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Manukau Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Manukau Small Business Loans
Manukau unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and 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 there are no additional charges (as 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 commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.