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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
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Mount Victoria unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Mount Victoria Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Victoria Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.