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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tremont Small Business Loans
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Tremont unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Tremont Business Loans
What is the Larger Tremont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay 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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make 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 a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.