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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mount Martha Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Martha Small Business Loans
Mount Martha unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Mount Martha Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Martha Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.