FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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’ worth of transactions (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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.