FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Opaheke Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Opaheke Small Business Loans
Opaheke unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Opaheke Business Loans
What is the Larger Opaheke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed 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 to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($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 approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.