FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mooroolbark Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mooroolbark Small Business Loans
Mooroolbark unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.