FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Mount Hawthorn unsecured loans offers amounts of 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.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Mount Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so 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. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
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 and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. 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 can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.