FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Opaheke Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Opaheke Small Business Loans
Opaheke unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost 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 fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.