FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Ascot Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced 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 offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.