FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Eliza Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mount Eliza Small Business Loans
Mount Eliza unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mount Eliza Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eliza Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and 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 need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or 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 asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.