FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Cook Small Business Loans
Mount Cook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $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 a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. 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 are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.