FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mooroolbark Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mooroolbark Small Business Loans
Mooroolbark unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Mooroolbark Business Loans
What is the Larger Mooroolbark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 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 that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is 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 a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments 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 being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.