FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Arakura Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Arakura Small Business Loans
Arakura unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes 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?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Arakura Business Loans
What is the Larger Arakura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can 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 aspects for determining what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.