FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mission Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mission Heights Small Business Loans
Mission Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Mission Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Mission Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.