FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mona Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mona Vale Small Business Loans
Mona Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Mona Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Mona Vale 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.