FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Arakura Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Arakura Small Business Loans
Arakura 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Arakura Business Loans
What is the Larger Arakura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.