FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Oyster Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Oyster Bay Small Business Loans
Oyster Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated 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 have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.