FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Moorooka Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Moorooka Small Business Loans
Moorooka unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Moorooka Business Loans
What is the Larger Moorooka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.