FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ararimu Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ararimu Small Business Loans
Ararimu unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ararimu Business Loans
What is the Larger Ararimu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 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 a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.