FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Mount Hawthorn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Mount Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.