FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Eliza Small Business Loans
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Mount Eliza unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mount Eliza Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eliza Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.