FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Orakei Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Orakei Small Business Loans
Orakei unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.