FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Waverley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Waverley Small Business Loans
Mount Waverley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mount Waverley Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Waverley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving 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 any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.