FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mickleham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Mickleham Small Business Loans
Mickleham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then 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 almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Mickleham Business Loans
What is the Larger Mickleham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ 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 or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure 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 upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.