FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ashbury Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ashbury Small Business Loans
Ashbury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Ashbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which 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 in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for 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 a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing 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 pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.