FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Aspley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Aspley Small Business Loans
Aspley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Aspley Business Loans
What is the Larger Aspley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion 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 the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business timings and permit 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 statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company 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 and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with 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 in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.