FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Arndell Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Arndell Park Small Business Loans
Arndell Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Arndell Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Arndell Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.