FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ormiston Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ormiston Small Business Loans
Ormiston unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Ormiston Business Loans
What is the Larger Ormiston 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of 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. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make 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 a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.