FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oratia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Oratia Small Business Loans
Oratia unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Oratia Business Loans
What is the Larger Oratia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is 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 amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval 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. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.