FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Moana Small Business Loans
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Moana unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Moana Business Loans
What is the Larger Moana Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, 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 apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.