FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Osborne Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Osborne Small Business Loans
Osborne unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Osborne Business Loans
What is the Larger Osborne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, 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 funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.