FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mitchelton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mitchelton Small Business Loans
Mitchelton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Mitchelton Business Loans
What is the Larger Mitchelton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly 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 occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.