FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Menora Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Menora Small Business Loans
Menora unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Menora Business Loans
What is the Larger Menora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.