FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Mount Roskill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Mount Roskill Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Roskill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking 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 consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company 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 long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.