FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oakleigh Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Oakleigh Small Business Loans
Oakleigh unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Oakleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, 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 company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.