FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Osborne Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Osborne Park Small Business Loans
Osborne Park 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Osborne Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Osborne Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have 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 to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with 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 the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly 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)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.