FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mooroolbark Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mooroolbark Small Business Loans
Mooroolbark unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Mooroolbark Business Loans
What is the Larger Mooroolbark 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.