FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Opaheke Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Opaheke Small Business Loans
Opaheke unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Opaheke Business Loans
What is the Larger Opaheke Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial 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 can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.