FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ashendon Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ashendon Small Business Loans
Ashendon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.