FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Onehunga Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Onehunga Small Business Loans
Onehunga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Onehunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Onehunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.