FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Arana Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Arana Hills Small Business Loans
Arana Hills unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account 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 and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.