FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Manly Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Manly Vale Small Business Loans
Manly Vale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Manly Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Manly Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.