FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oyster Bay Small Business Loans
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Oyster Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.