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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Nasura Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Nasura Small Business Loans
Mount Nasura unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mount Nasura Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Nasura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for 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. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.