FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mosman Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mosman Small Business Loans
Mosman unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Mosman Business Loans
What is the Larger Mosman 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 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for 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 a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may 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 evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes 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 consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.