FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ovingham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ovingham Small Business Loans
Ovingham unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Ovingham Business Loans
What is the Larger Ovingham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ 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 make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.