FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Arch Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Arch Hill Small Business Loans
Arch Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Arch Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Arch Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.