FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
Mount Victoria unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
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 items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have 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. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide 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. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.