FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Oakleigh South Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail 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. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.