FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Eden Small Business Loans
Mount Eden unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Mount Eden Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.