FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Archerfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Archerfield Small Business Loans
Archerfield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Archerfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Archerfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.