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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Riverview Small Business Loans
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Mount Riverview unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mount Riverview Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Riverview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the 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 summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.