FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Moorabbin Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Moorabbin Small Business Loans
Moorabbin unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Moorabbin Business Loans
What is the Larger Moorabbin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application during quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.