FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Oxenford Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Oxenford Small Business Loans
Oxenford unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Oxenford Business Loans
What is the Larger Oxenford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the 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 the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health of the business 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 business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. 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 make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold 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 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 the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.