FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Orakei Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Orakei Small Business Loans
Orakei unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Orakei Business Loans
What is the Larger Orakei Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so 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 funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application 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 the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and 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 make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.