FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mona Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mona Vale Small Business Loans
Mona Vale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mona Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Mona Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment 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 responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a 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 this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.