FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Montmorency Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Montmorency Small Business Loans
Montmorency unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Montmorency Business Loans
What is the Larger Montmorency Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease 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 assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.