FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ashendon Small Business Loans
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Ashendon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ashendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.