FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Claremont Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mount Claremont Small Business Loans
Mount Claremont unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Mount Claremont Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Claremont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form 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 need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.