FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ashwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ashwood Small Business Loans
Ashwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Ashwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the 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 an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.