FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Onehunga Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Onehunga Small Business Loans
Onehunga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve 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. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.