FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Helena Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mount Helena Small Business Loans
Mount Helena unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Mount Helena Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Helena Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and let us utilise 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 are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to 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 can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.