FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Mount Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.