FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oldbury Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Oldbury Small Business Loans
Oldbury unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Oldbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Oldbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible 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 have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.