FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mornington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mornington Small Business Loans
Mornington unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Mornington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mornington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (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 to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit 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 certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.