FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Oakleigh Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Oakleigh Small Business Loans
Oakleigh unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Oakleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing 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. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.