FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Mission Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.