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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification 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 money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. 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 request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.