FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The O'Connor Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the O'Connor Small Business Loans
O'Connor unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 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 a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger O'Connor Business Loans
What is the Larger O'Connor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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 require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding 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 apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.