FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Mount Roskill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Mount Roskill Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Roskill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed 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 of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out 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 the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced 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 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.