FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Mission Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Mission Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mission Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
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-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the 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 deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.