FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mentone Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mentone Small Business Loans
Mentone unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Mentone Business Loans
What is the Larger Mentone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make 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 a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.