FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Oatlands Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Oatlands Small Business Loans
Oatlands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Oatlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Oatlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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 loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including 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 transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.