FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ormeau Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ormeau Small Business Loans
Ormeau unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Ormeau Business Loans
What is the Larger Ormeau Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer 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 variables that determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.