FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Oldbury Small Business Loans
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Oldbury unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Oldbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Oldbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three 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 in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.