FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Moore Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Moore Park Small Business Loans
Moore Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Moore Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Moore Park 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 of business (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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.