FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oakden Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Oakden Small Business Loans
Oakden unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Oakden Business Loans
What is the Larger Oakden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as 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 funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.