FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
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Mount Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Mount Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with 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 the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.