FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Tremont Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Tremont Small Business Loans
Tremont unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day 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 over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Tremont Business Loans
What is the Larger Tremont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $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’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.