FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Coot-Tha Small Business Loans
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Mount Coot-Tha unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Mount Coot-Tha Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Coot-Tha Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business 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 Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be 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 a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.