FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Officer South Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Officer South Small Business Loans
Officer South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Officer South Business Loans
What is the Larger Officer South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in 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 to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm 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 is when the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.