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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Nathan Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Nathan Small Business Loans
Mount Nathan unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Mount Nathan Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Nathan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus 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 up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.