FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Arncliffe Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Arncliffe Small Business Loans
Arncliffe unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Arncliffe Business Loans
What is the Larger Arncliffe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for 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 application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.