FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Menai Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Menai Small Business Loans
Menai unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, 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 as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Menai Business Loans
What is the Larger Menai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.