FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Orelia Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Orelia Small Business Loans
Orelia unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Orelia Business Loans
What is the Larger Orelia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth 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 in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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 for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.