FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Arch Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Arch Hill Small Business Loans
Arch Hill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Arch Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Arch Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run 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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in 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 covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.