FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Menora Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Menora Small Business Loans
Menora unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Menora Business Loans
What is the Larger Menora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system 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 offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.