FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ashendon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Ashendon Small Business Loans
Ashendon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as 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 for personal purposes.
About the 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 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, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 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. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 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 your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.