FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ashby Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Ashby Small Business Loans
Ashby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost 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 am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.