FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Kuring-Gai Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mount Kuring-Gai Small Business Loans
Mount Kuring-Gai unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Mount Kuring-Gai Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Kuring-Gai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay 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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.