FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Mount Eden unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mount Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.