FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Mission Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 a 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. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated 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 early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid 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 that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.