FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oldbury Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Oldbury Small Business Loans
Oldbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Oldbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Oldbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so 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 taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various 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 operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.