FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Aro Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Aro Valley Small Business Loans
Aro Valley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Aro Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Aro Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for 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 standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.