FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Arcadia Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Arcadia Small Business Loans
Arcadia unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Arcadia Business Loans
What is the Larger Arcadia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID 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 also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and 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 or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.