FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oratia Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Oratia Small Business Loans
Oratia unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Oratia Business Loans
What is the Larger Oratia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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 need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern 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 soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.