FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Mitchelton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Mitchelton Small Business Loans
Mitchelton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s 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 that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal 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 send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This 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 remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.