FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the O'Connor Small Business Loans
Tell me about the O'Connor Small Business Loans
O'Connor unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.