FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Morningside Small Business Loans
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Morningside unsecured loans offers 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 is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Morningside Business Loans
What is the Larger Morningside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.