FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Mount Hawthorn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Mount Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 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 that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.