FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ardeer Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ardeer Small Business Loans
Ardeer unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can 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 for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify 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)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.