FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Montrose Small Business Loans
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Montrose unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Montrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Montrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and let us use 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 an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated 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 personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.