FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Osborne Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Osborne Small Business Loans
Osborne unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Osborne Business Loans
What is the Larger Osborne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an 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 summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.