FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Mount Eden 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 per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mount Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making 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 signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your company 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 for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.