FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mornington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mornington Small Business Loans
Mornington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Mornington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mornington 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.