FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oxley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Oxley Small Business Loans
Oxley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can 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 money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Oxley Business Loans
What is the Larger Oxley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease 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 is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. 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
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.