FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Onehunga Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Onehunga Small Business Loans
Onehunga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Onehunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Onehunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.