FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Aspendale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Aspendale Small Business Loans
Aspendale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Aspendale Business Loans
What is the Larger Aspendale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as 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. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link 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)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.