FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Moorabbin Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Moorabbin Small Business Loans
Moorabbin unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.