FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ascot Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ascot Vale Small Business Loans
Ascot Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Ascot Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.