FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oakleigh South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Oakleigh South Small Business Loans
Oakleigh South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Oakleigh South Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakleigh South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.