FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ascot Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ascot Small Business Loans
Ascot unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and 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 every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Ascot Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard 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 decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate 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 makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.