FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ormeau Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ormeau Hills Small Business Loans
Ormeau Hills unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Ormeau Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Ormeau Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances 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 normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of 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 is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.