FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Modbury Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Modbury Heights Small Business Loans
Modbury Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Modbury Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Modbury Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.