FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Mission Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Mission Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mission Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.