FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ashby Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ashby Small Business Loans
Ashby unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Ashby Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the health of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.