FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ascot Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ascot Small Business Loans
Ascot unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Ascot Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.