FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Montmorency Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Montmorency Small Business Loans
Montmorency unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Montmorency Business Loans
What is the Larger Montmorency Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.