FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Oriental Bay 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Oriental Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oriental Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost 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?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business 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 an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.