FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ashendon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ashendon Small Business Loans
Ashendon unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Ashendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 qualify for a loan of this size the business 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) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.