FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mornington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mornington Small Business Loans
Mornington unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Mornington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mornington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is 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 credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
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 day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.