FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Manukau Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Manukau Small Business Loans
Manukau unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.