FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Oratia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Oratia Small Business Loans
Oratia unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Oratia Business Loans
What is the Larger Oratia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, 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 is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.