FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oakleigh South Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Oakleigh South Small Business Loans
Oakleigh South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Oakleigh South Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakleigh South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% 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 choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.