FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Modbury Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Modbury Small Business Loans
Modbury unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Modbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Modbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% 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 business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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 to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us 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 and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.