FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Manurewa Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Manurewa Small Business Loans
Manurewa unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes 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 annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Manurewa Business Loans
What is the Larger Manurewa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from 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 to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and allow us to utilise 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 provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.