FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Victoria Small Business Loans
Mount Victoria unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (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 few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
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 well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.