FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ardeer Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ardeer Small Business Loans
Ardeer unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ardeer Business Loans
What is the Larger Ardeer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use 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 are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine the health that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.