FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Morningside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Morningside Small Business Loans
Morningside unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Morningside Business Loans
What is the Larger Morningside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as 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 in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of 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. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company 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 a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.