FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Modbury Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Modbury Heights Small Business Loans
Modbury Heights unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Modbury Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Modbury Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to 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 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.