FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Manurewa Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Manurewa Small Business Loans
Manurewa unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. 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 lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.