FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Olinda Small Business Loans
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Olinda unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Olinda Business Loans
What is the Larger Olinda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise 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’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore 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 will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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 loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.