FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oakden Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Oakden Small Business Loans
Oakden unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Oakden Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company 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 a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.