FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Montmorency Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Montmorency Small Business Loans
Montmorency unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Montmorency Business Loans
What is the Larger Montmorency Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.