FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Mount Roskill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Mount Roskill Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Roskill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out 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 process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.