FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ararimu Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ararimu Small Business Loans
Ararimu unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Ararimu Business Loans
What is the Larger Ararimu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.