FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Onehunga Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Onehunga Small Business Loans
Onehunga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Onehunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Onehunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent 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 your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.