FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Ascot Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Ascot Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do 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. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.