FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Arakura Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Arakura Small Business Loans
Arakura unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Arakura Business Loans
What is the Larger Arakura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on 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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with 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 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may 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.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.