FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Onehunga Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Onehunga Small Business Loans
Onehunga unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Onehunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Onehunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business 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 in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. 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 apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.