FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ocean Reef Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ocean Reef Small Business Loans
Ocean Reef unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ocean Reef Business Loans
What is the Larger Ocean Reef Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could 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 evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or 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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.