FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Aro Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Aro Valley Small Business Loans
Aro Valley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Aro Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Aro Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.