FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ararimu Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ararimu Small Business Loans
Ararimu unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ararimu Business Loans
What is the Larger Ararimu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need 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 in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.