FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Mount Cook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Mount Cook Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Cook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as 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 utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify 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 made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the 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 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.