FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ovingham Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ovingham Small Business Loans
Ovingham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ovingham Business Loans
What is the Larger Ovingham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.