FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Manly West Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Manly West Small Business Loans
Manly West unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment 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 use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Manly West Business Loans
What is the Larger Manly West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, 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 company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the health of the company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
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 weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.