FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ardeer Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ardeer Small Business Loans
Ardeer unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.