FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ararimu Small Business Loans
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Ararimu unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Ararimu Business Loans
What is the Larger Ararimu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 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. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.