FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Oriental Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Oriental Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oriental Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this in 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 stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). 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 filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
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 covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may 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 secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.