FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
Mount Victoria unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little 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 look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.