FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Nasura Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Nasura Small Business Loans
Mount Nasura unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this 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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Mount Nasura Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Nasura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being 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 contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately 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)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.