FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Arundel Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Arundel Small Business Loans
Arundel unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Arundel Business Loans
What is the Larger Arundel Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.