FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Morningside Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Morningside Small Business Loans
Morningside 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Morningside Business Loans
What is the Larger Morningside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a 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 may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.