FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Munruben Small Business Loans
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Munruben unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business 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 the Larger Munruben Business Loans
What is the Larger Munruben Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application 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 statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure 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 upload 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 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.