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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Mornington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mornington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $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.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.