FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Mount Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may 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 evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans 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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.