FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ashwood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ashwood Small Business Loans
Ashwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ashwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.