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MTF Finance | 5 May 2023

Let's take care of business together

When you're in business, it makes sense to save every dollar you can in vehicle and equipment costs. Making a good business lending decision means you can free up capital for other growth opportunities for your enterprise, and that's where we can help.

So, let’s go over some tips on borrowing better for business, including specialist advice on the subject from MTF Finance offices in Auckland and Mt Maunganui.

MTF Finance | 1 Nov 2022

Navigating the common pain points for business owners

You're the boss, but sometimes it doesn't seem like it. You're constantly managing various complexities; cash flow, equipment, schedules, and employees. The list never seems to end. If you're a tradie just starting or a local business needing equipment, we can set you up for success.

So with that in mind, what are the three pain points affecting small business owners?

MTF Finance | 5 Jul 2022

Our loan eligibility criteria

Thinking about a loan? If you haven't applied for lending before, the process might seem overwhelming. Here's a guide to how our application process works, what we look for, and what you'll need on hand so we can tailor a loan just for you.

MTF Finance | 21 Jun 2022

Getting personal with MTF Finance

As much as we all like to have life under control, stuff happens. Whether it’s an opportunity, a curveball or another unexpected event, it doesn’t always fit into the budget. Thankfully those are the times you can lean on MTF Finance to help with a personal loan.

MTF Finance | 9 Jun 2022

Finance jargon buster

If you’re new to the world of finance, it might seem like we’re speaking another language!

Finance is filled to the brim with words that seem to be designed to make things unclear, instead of the opposite. We're here to untangle the jargon and make it easy for you to understand the ins and outs of consumer finance.

MTF Finance | 24 Jan 2022

Is getting a loan really any harder?

You may have seen the headlines making a big splash around New Zealand this summer about the changes made to lending regulations that are seemingly restricting Kiwis from getting personal loans and mortgages. Let's explore what's changed and how you can navigate the new rules with a little help from MTF Finance.

MTF Finance | 20 Oct 2021

Driving business forward

It used to be that cash was the only way forward for business owners’ assets, but when you’re thinking strategically about your business, you may find that a loan is a smarter move.

MTF Finance | 25 May 2021

Vehicle finance myths busted

There are many myths floating around about financing a vehicle - and we’ve heard them all! We thought it was about time we set the record straight on a few of the most common misconceptions.

MTF Finance | 15 Jan 2021

Introducing our new ‘plain English’ loan agreement

Recently, we rewrote one of our most important documents, the loan agreement that outlines the terms of your lending with MTF Finance. After a year of work behind the scenes and consultation with our customers, our new plain English loan agreement was launched on 30 November 2020.

So why did we decide to make this change, and what can our customers expect?

MTF Finance | 25 Jun 2020

Protection against the unexpected

At a time when the future feels pretty uncertain, it can be scary to think about applying for a new loan - but for many people, a well-structured vehicle or business loan is essential to ensure ‘life goes on’ through good times and bad.

If you have a loan in place already, or are considering applying for finance, we’ve put this article together to let you know your options when life throws you a curveball. This is part of our commitment to being a responsible lender, as well as doing the right thing for our customers and community.

So read on to find out how, for about the price of a cappuccino per week, you can avoid the cost of the unexpected.