FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oakhurst Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Oakhurst Small Business Loans
Oakhurst unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Oakhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.