FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Otahuhu Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Otahuhu Small Business Loans
Otahuhu unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Otahuhu Business Loans
What is the Larger Otahuhu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed 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 which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.