FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Moorabbin Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Moorabbin Small Business Loans
Moorabbin unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Moorabbin Business Loans
What is the Larger Moorabbin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.