FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ascot Park Small Business Loans
Ascot Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ascot Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and 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 much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect 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 commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.