FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oatlands Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Oatlands Small Business Loans
Oatlands unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Oatlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Oatlands 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might 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 an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two 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 provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.