FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Albert Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Albert Small Business Loans
Mount Albert unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Mount Albert Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Albert Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.