FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Kuring-Gai Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mount Kuring-Gai Small Business Loans
Mount Kuring-Gai unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mount Kuring-Gai Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Kuring-Gai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, 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 are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.