FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Oriental Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Oriental Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oriental Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.