FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Mount Eden unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Mount Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- must show at least six 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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you 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 will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.