FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need 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 in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.