FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Eliza Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Eliza Small Business Loans
Mount Eliza unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Mount Eliza Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Eliza Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide 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 to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.