FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Orchard Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Orchard Hills Small Business Loans
Orchard Hills unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Orchard Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Orchard Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.