FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Moores Pocket Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Moores Pocket Small Business Loans
Moores Pocket unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve 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 transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $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 that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part 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 dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.