FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Vernon Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Vernon Small Business Loans
Mount Vernon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Mount Vernon Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Vernon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $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’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.