FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Orakei Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Orakei Small Business Loans
Orakei unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist 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 worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing 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 early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.