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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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising 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 Nathan Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Nathan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay 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 covers the expenses involved in 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.