FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Martha Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Martha Small Business Loans
Mount Martha unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mount Martha Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Martha Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated 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 permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no 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 are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.