FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oxley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Oxley Small Business Loans
Oxley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Oxley Business Loans
What is the Larger Oxley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.