FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mont Albert Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of 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 and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Mont Albert Business Loans
What is the Larger Mont Albert Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the 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 fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.