FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ararimu Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ararimu Small Business Loans
Ararimu unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ararimu Business Loans
What is the Larger Ararimu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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 trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.