FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mortlake Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mortlake Small Business Loans
Mortlake unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Mortlake Business Loans
What is the Larger Mortlake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.