FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Arana Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Arana Hills Small Business Loans
Arana Hills unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could 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 an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Arana Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Arana Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three 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 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.