FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mortlake Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mortlake Small Business Loans
Mortlake unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mortlake Business Loans
What is the Larger Mortlake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either 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 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 that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.