FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Olinda Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Olinda Small Business Loans
Olinda unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down 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 company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Olinda Business Loans
What is the Larger Olinda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease 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 assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.