FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Modbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Modbury Small Business Loans
Modbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Modbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Modbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.