FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ashford Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ashford Small Business Loans
Ashford unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Ashford Business Loans
What is the Larger Ashford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business 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) with a minimum age of 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 business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, 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 such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t 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 includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company 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 ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.