FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mitcham Small Business Loans
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Mitcham unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can 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 look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.