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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Oakhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying 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 an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.