FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Montrose Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Montrose Small Business Loans
Montrose unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Montrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Montrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, 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 quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you 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 can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.