FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Cottrell Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mount Cottrell Small Business Loans
Mount Cottrell unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be 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 therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Mount Cottrell Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Cottrell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account 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. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.