FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Oakleigh East Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Oakleigh East Small Business Loans
Oakleigh East unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Oakleigh East Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakleigh East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.