FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mundijong Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mundijong Small Business Loans
Mundijong unsecured loans provides amounts 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Mundijong Business Loans
What is the Larger Mundijong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may 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 you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance 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 like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.