FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Arakura Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Arakura Small Business Loans
Arakura unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be 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) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise 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 offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.