FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oyster Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Oyster Bay Small Business Loans
Oyster Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Oyster Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oyster Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made 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 credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the health of the company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% 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 in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us 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 utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.