FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Colah Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mount Colah Small Business Loans
Mount Colah unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mount Colah Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Colah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $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 company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.