FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oyster Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Oyster Bay Small Business Loans
Oyster Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Oyster Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oyster Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as 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 with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.