FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Aspley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Aspley Small Business Loans
Aspley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.