FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Orakei Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Orakei Small Business Loans
Orakei 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 are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Orakei Business Loans
What is the Larger Orakei Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.