FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Montmorency Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Montmorency Small Business Loans
Montmorency unsecured loans offers 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Montmorency Business Loans
What is the Larger Montmorency Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business timings 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 statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking 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 submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.