FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oatley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Oatley Small Business Loans
Oatley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Oatley Business Loans
What is the Larger Oatley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.