FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Aspley Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Aspley Small Business Loans
Aspley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Aspley Business Loans
What is the Larger Aspley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can 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 submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.