FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Onehunga Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Onehunga Small Business Loans
Onehunga unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 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 this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 3 years of continuous 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 in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive 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 normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.