FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Monterey Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Monterey Small Business Loans
Monterey unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Monterey Business Loans
What is the Larger Monterey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.