FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oakhurst Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Oakhurst Small Business Loans
Oakhurst unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Oakhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on 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 and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.