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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Opaheke Small Business Loans
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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.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Opaheke Business Loans
What is the Larger Opaheke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails 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 objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.