FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oldbury Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Oldbury Small Business Loans
Oldbury unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Oldbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Oldbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, 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 specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.