FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Moggill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Moggill Small Business Loans
Moggill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Moggill Business Loans
What is the Larger Moggill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of 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 provide a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.