FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Mount Hawthorn unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.