FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mission Bay Small Business Loans
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Mission Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Mission Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mission Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.