FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Roskill Small Business Loans
Mount Roskill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Mount Roskill Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Roskill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K 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 your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.