FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mission Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mission Heights Small Business Loans
Mission Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Mission Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Mission Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company 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 to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the health for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.