FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Murdoch Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Murdoch Small Business Loans
Murdoch unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Murdoch Business Loans
What is the Larger Murdoch Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support 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 in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, 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 certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that 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 specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.