FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Mount Roskill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mount Roskill Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Roskill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater 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 the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra 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 without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer 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 borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.