FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ascot Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Ascot Vale Small Business Loans
Ascot Vale unsecured loans offers amounts 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 this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Ascot Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property 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 the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.