FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Aspley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Aspley Small Business Loans
Aspley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Aspley Business Loans
What is the Larger Aspley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.