FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ashbury Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ashbury Small Business Loans
Ashbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ashbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so 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 access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check 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 checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.