FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oatley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Oatley Small Business Loans
Oatley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Oatley Business Loans
What is the Larger Oatley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application 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 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.