FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mooroolbark Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mooroolbark Small Business Loans
Mooroolbark unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Mooroolbark Business Loans
What is the Larger Mooroolbark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.