FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Moera Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Moera Small Business Loans
Moera unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Moera Business Loans
What is the Larger Moera Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and permit 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 banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, 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 in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this 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 repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.