FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ashfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ashfield Small Business Loans
Ashfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Ashfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $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 including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us 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 up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.