FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mont Albert North Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mont Albert North Small Business Loans
Mont Albert North unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Mont Albert North Business Loans
What is the Larger Mont Albert North 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive 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 company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.