FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Waverley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mount Waverley Small Business Loans
Mount Waverley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Mount Waverley Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Waverley 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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 agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.