FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Richon Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Richon Small Business Loans
Mount Richon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet 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 annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Mount Richon Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Richon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay 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 objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.