FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Officer Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Officer Small Business Loans
Officer unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you 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 could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Officer Business Loans
What is the Larger Officer 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve 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. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately 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 occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.