FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Aspendale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Aspendale Small Business Loans
Aspendale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Aspendale Business Loans
What is the Larger Aspendale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are 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 calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.