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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Nathan Small Business Loans
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Mount Nathan unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the 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 provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.