FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Arndell Park Small Business Loans
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Arndell Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Arndell Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Arndell Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own 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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.