FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ashford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ashford Small Business Loans
Ashford unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Ashford Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.