FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ardeer Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ardeer Small Business Loans
Ardeer unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.