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 of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Mitcham Business Loans
What is the Larger Mitcham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements 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 summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either 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, even 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’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.