FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Morningside Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Morningside Small Business Loans
Morningside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Morningside Business Loans
What is the Larger Morningside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and 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 access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $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.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.