FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ardross Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ardross Small Business Loans
Ardross unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Ardross Business Loans
What is the Larger Ardross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for 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 to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.