FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mitcham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mitcham Small Business Loans
Mitcham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.