FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Mount Cook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Mount Cook Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Cook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required 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 in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.