FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ovingham Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ovingham Small Business Loans
Ovingham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ovingham Business Loans
What is the Larger Ovingham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, 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 used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.