FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ashfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ashfield Small Business Loans
Ashfield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Ashfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing 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 a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.