FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Mount Cook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Mount Cook Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Cook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing 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 off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.