FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Opaheke Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Opaheke Small Business Loans
Opaheke unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Opaheke Business Loans
What is the Larger Opaheke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage 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 be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.