FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mont Albert Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Mont Albert Small Business Loans
Mont Albert unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Mont Albert Business Loans
What is the Larger Mont Albert Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours 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’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.