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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Mount Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 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. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to get 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 of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.