FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Mitchell Park Small Business Loans
Tell me 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 that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Mitchell Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Mitchell Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.