FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Arncliffe Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Arncliffe Small Business Loans
Arncliffe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, 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 the Larger Arncliffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Arncliffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus 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 nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.