FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mission Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mission Heights Small Business Loans
Mission Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mission Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Mission Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.