FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Artarmon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Artarmon Small Business Loans
Artarmon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Artarmon Business Loans
What is the Larger Artarmon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.