FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Mount Eden unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Mount Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can 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 lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.