FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Onehunga Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Onehunga Small Business Loans
Onehunga unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Onehunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Onehunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with 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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.