FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Mount Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and you allow 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 statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your 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 in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.