FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Munno Para Small Business Loans
Tell me about 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, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can 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 business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Munno Para Business Loans
What is the Larger Munno Para Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. 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 knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.