FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Orakei Small Business Loans
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Orakei unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (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 can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, 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: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information 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 company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.