FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ashfield Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ashfield Small Business Loans
Ashfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Ashfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might 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 this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.