FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Nathan Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Nathan Small Business Loans
Mount Nathan unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.