FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mitchell Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mitchell Park Small Business Loans
Mitchell Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you 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 can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.