FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ardeer Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ardeer Small Business Loans
Ardeer 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use 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 remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Ardeer Business Loans
What is the Larger Ardeer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as 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 utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.