FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Opaheke Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Opaheke Small Business Loans
Opaheke unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Opaheke Business Loans
What is the Larger Opaheke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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 qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once 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 transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.