FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Cotton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Cotton Small Business Loans
Mount Cotton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Mount Cotton Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Cotton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register 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 that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest 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 ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.