FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Gravatt East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Gravatt East Small Business Loans
Mount Gravatt East unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The 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 divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Mount Gravatt East Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Gravatt East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.