FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Orakei Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Orakei Small Business Loans
Orakei unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
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 minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 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 modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.