FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mitcham Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Mitcham Small Business Loans
Mitcham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.