FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mangere Bridge Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mangere Bridge Small Business Loans
Mangere Bridge unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mangere Bridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Mangere Bridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being 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 might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral element 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 security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need 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 $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.