FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Arundel Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Arundel Small Business Loans
Arundel unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Arundel Business Loans
What is the Larger Arundel Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 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, own 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 for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.