FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Manukau Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Manukau Small Business Loans
Manukau unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Manukau Business Loans
What is the Larger Manukau Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee 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 guarantee is personally responsible if 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
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 money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
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 includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.