FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Nathan Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mount Nathan Small Business Loans
Mount Nathan unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Mount Nathan Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Nathan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the health of the company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.