FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Morningside Small Business Loans
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Morningside unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Morningside Business Loans
What is the Larger Morningside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.