FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Archerfield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Archerfield Small Business Loans
Archerfield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Archerfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Archerfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans 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 do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the 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 and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.