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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.