FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Artarmon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Artarmon Small Business Loans
Artarmon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Artarmon Business Loans
What is the Larger Artarmon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (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 Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker 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 standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, 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 specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing 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 business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.