FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Olinda Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Olinda Small Business Loans
Olinda unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Olinda Business Loans
What is the Larger Olinda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $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 of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.