FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is 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 that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business 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 there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are 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 knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast 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 uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.