FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Eden Small Business Loans
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Mount Eden unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Mount Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.