FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
Mount Victoria unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mount Victoria Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Victoria Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.