FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ardross Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ardross Small Business Loans
Ardross unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Ardross Business Loans
What is the Larger Ardross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person 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 that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 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 method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.