FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Ommaney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mount Ommaney Small Business Loans
Mount Ommaney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Mount Ommaney Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Ommaney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.