FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ashmore Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ashmore Small Business Loans
Ashmore unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Ashmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.