FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Moera Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Moera Small Business Loans
Moera unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Moera Business Loans
What is the Larger Moera Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.