FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
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Oriental Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Oriental Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oriental Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable 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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards 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 utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to get 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 or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.