FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mont Albert Business Loans
What is the Larger Mont Albert Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer 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 company owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.