FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mitchell Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Mitchell Park Small Business Loans
Mitchell Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Mitchell Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Mitchell Park 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% 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 business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.