FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mangere Bridge Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mangere Bridge Small Business Loans
Mangere Bridge unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
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 the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear 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 element of our relationship with 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 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.