FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mitcham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mitcham Small Business Loans
Mitcham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Mitcham Business Loans
What is the Larger Mitcham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.