FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the O'Sullivan Beach Small Business Loans
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O'Sullivan Beach unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the 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 in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger O'Sullivan Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger O'Sullivan Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for 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 most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account 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 loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate 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 company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details for 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 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.