FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oaklands Junction Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Oaklands Junction Small Business Loans
Oaklands Junction unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, 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 use.
About Larger Oaklands Junction Business Loans
What is the Larger Oaklands Junction Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.