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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Arakura Small Business Loans
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Arakura unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $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 need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced 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 the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.