FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Richon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Richon Small Business Loans
Mount Richon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any 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 purposes.
About the Larger Mount Richon Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Richon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for 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 normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.