FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Manurewa Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Manurewa Small Business Loans
Manurewa unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Manurewa Business Loans
What is the Larger Manurewa Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have 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 used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This 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 you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated 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 $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.