FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Mount Roskill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mount Roskill Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Roskill 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 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 not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements 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 can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.