FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ararimu Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ararimu Small Business Loans
Ararimu unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.