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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Ashfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.