FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ovingham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ovingham Small Business Loans
Ovingham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Ovingham Business Loans
What is the Larger Ovingham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.