FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ashwood Small Business Loans
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Ashwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Ashwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central 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 grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow 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 bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.