FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Onehunga Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Onehunga Small Business Loans
Onehunga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
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 loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to 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 that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 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 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall 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 you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.