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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ocean Reef Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ocean Reef Small Business Loans
Ocean Reef unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ocean Reef Business Loans
What is the Larger Ocean Reef Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.