FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ashfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ashfield Small Business Loans
Ashfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Ashfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business times and permit us to utilise 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 can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may 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 own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.