FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ararimu Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ararimu Small Business Loans
Ararimu unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Ararimu Business Loans
What is the Larger Ararimu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six 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. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount 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 running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not 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 includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.