FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Archerfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Archerfield Small Business Loans
Archerfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Archerfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Archerfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
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?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.