FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Cottrell Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Cottrell Small Business Loans
Mount Cottrell unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Mount Cottrell Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Cottrell 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.