FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Moores Pocket Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Moores Pocket Small Business Loans
Moores Pocket unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Moores Pocket Business Loans
What is the Larger Moores Pocket Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.