FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Mission Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Mission Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mission Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business 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 will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure 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 bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.