FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Murdoch Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Murdoch Small Business Loans
Murdoch unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or 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 to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Murdoch Business Loans
What is the Larger Murdoch Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
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 company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining the health of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.