FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Morley Small Business Loans
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Morley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Morley Business Loans
What is the Larger Morley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help 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.
In addition, 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: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.