FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Mount Cook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mount Cook Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Cook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid 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 assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing 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, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.