FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Oxenford Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Oxenford Small Business Loans
Oxenford unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Oxenford Business Loans
What is the Larger Oxenford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. 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.
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide 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 approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.