FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Morningside Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Morningside Small Business Loans
Morningside unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Morningside Business Loans
What is the Larger Morningside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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 to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $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 soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.