FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Cottrell Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mount Cottrell Small Business Loans
Mount Cottrell unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
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 without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application 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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and 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 request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.