FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Moorebank Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Moorebank Small Business Loans
Moorebank unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Moorebank Business Loans
What is the Larger Moorebank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.