FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges 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 any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Mount Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.