FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ascot Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ascot Small Business Loans
Ascot unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could 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 business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Ascot Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible 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 priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.