FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Murrumba Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Murrumba Downs Small Business Loans
Murrumba Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Murrumba Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Murrumba Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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 $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.