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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Munruben Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Munruben Small Business Loans
Munruben unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Munruben Business Loans
What is the Larger Munruben 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online 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 the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.