FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Murdoch Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Murdoch Small Business Loans
Murdoch unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Murdoch Business Loans
What is the Larger Murdoch Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee 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 guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification 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 soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee 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 in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.