FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Albert Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Albert Small Business Loans
Mount Albert unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Mount Albert Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Albert Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$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: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer 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 can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.