FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Arana Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Arana Hills Small Business Loans
Arana Hills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Arana Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Arana Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion 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 depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.