FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ottoway Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ottoway Small Business Loans
Ottoway unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Ottoway Business Loans
What is the Larger Ottoway Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one 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 about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health of the business 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 the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.