FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oldbury Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Oldbury Small Business Loans
Oldbury unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Oldbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Oldbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.