FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Ommaney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Ommaney Small Business Loans
Mount Ommaney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active 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 loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.