FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Munruben Small Business Loans
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Munruben unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Munruben Business Loans
What is the Larger Munruben Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
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 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get 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 such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.