FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mitchelton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mitchelton Small Business Loans
Mitchelton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Mitchelton Business Loans
What is the Larger Mitchelton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, 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 certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent 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 loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They 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 the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.