FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ovingham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ovingham Small Business Loans
Ovingham unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Ovingham Business Loans
What is the Larger Ovingham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 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 couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require 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 in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.