FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Manukau Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Manukau Small Business Loans
Manukau unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Manukau Business Loans
What is the Larger Manukau Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible 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 you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.