FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ashmore Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ashmore Small Business Loans
Ashmore unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ashmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use 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 are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.