FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mount Osmond Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mount Osmond Small Business Loans
Mount Osmond unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Mount Osmond Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Osmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.