FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Coot-Tha Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mount Coot-Tha Small Business Loans
Mount Coot-Tha unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mount Coot-Tha Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Coot-Tha Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid 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 consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company 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 ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.