FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Warren Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mount Warren Park Small Business Loans
Mount Warren Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mount Warren Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Warren Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs 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 proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data 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 confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.