FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Ararimu Business Loans
What is the Larger Ararimu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other 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 that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.