FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oakden Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Oakden Small Business Loans
Oakden unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Oakden Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. 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 exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.