FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Arch Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Arch Hill Small Business Loans
Arch Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Arch Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Arch Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve 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. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.