FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Arakura Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Arakura Small Business Loans
Arakura unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Arakura Business Loans
What is the Larger Arakura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The 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 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.