FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Osmond Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mount Osmond Small Business Loans
Mount Osmond unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Mount Osmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Osmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.