FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Ascot Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Ascot Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.