FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Opaheke Small Business Loans
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Opaheke unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Opaheke Business Loans
What is the Larger Opaheke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
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?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.