FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Mount Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Mount Hawthorn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Mount Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement 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 reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little 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 apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.