FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Ascot Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Ascot Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify 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)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.