FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Orakei Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Orakei Small Business Loans
Orakei unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, 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 are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.