FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ottoway Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ottoway Small Business Loans
Ottoway unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Ottoway Business Loans
What is the Larger Ottoway Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
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 be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it 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 have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business 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. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.