FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
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 that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.