FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Arundel Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Arundel Small Business Loans
Arundel unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Arundel Business Loans
What is the Larger Arundel Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what 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, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total 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 and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.