FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The O'Sullivan Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me about the O'Sullivan Beach Small Business Loans
O'Sullivan Beach unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 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 the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger O'Sullivan Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger O'Sullivan Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.