FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mount Richon Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mount Richon Small Business Loans
Mount Richon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Mount Richon Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Richon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.