FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oaklands Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Oaklands Park Small Business Loans
Oaklands Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Oaklands Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Oaklands Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.