FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ardross Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ardross Small Business Loans
Ardross unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Ardross Business Loans
What is the Larger Ardross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus 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 to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 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 agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your 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 our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.