FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Morningside Small Business Loans
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Morningside unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.