FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Tremont Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tremont Small Business Loans
Tremont unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Tremont Business Loans
What is the Larger Tremont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
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 gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part 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 information and 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 information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.