FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The O'Connor Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the O'Connor Small Business Loans
O'Connor unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 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, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements 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 consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from 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 business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.