FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Cottrell Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Cottrell Small Business Loans
Mount Cottrell unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.