FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Oriental Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing 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 Oriental Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oriental Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) 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 need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.