FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The O'Sullivan Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the O'Sullivan Beach Small Business Loans
O'Sullivan Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, 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 purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.