FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Aspendale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Aspendale Small Business Loans
Aspendale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for 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 business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then 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 for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Aspendale Business Loans
What is the Larger Aspendale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.