FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mission Bay Small Business Loans
Mission Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Mission Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Mission Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.