FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Modbury North Small Business Loans
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Modbury North unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Modbury North Business Loans
What is the Larger Modbury North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged 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 can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the 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. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six 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 faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online 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 the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.