FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Wellington Small Business Loans
Mount Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Mount Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision 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 in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.