FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Monbulk Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Monbulk Small Business Loans
Monbulk unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Monbulk Business Loans
What is the Larger Monbulk Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.