FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Osborne Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Osborne Small Business Loans
Osborne unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for 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 in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Osborne Business Loans
What is the Larger Osborne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.