FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Moonee Ponds Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Moonee Ponds Small Business Loans
Moonee Ponds unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Moonee Ponds Business Loans
What is the Larger Moonee Ponds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being 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 company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect 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 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or 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 then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.