FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mitcham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mitcham Small Business Loans
Mitcham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mitcham Business Loans
What is the Larger Mitcham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.