FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mitcham Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mitcham Small Business Loans
Mitcham unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of 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 virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Mitcham Business Loans
What is the Larger Mitcham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the 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 that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.