FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ormond Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ormond Small Business Loans
Ormond unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Ormond Business Loans
What is the Larger Ormond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise 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 can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the 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 ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.