FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Munno Para Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Munno Para Small Business Loans
Munno Para unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Munno Para Business Loans
What is the Larger Munno Para Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs 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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.