FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ascot Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ascot Small Business Loans
Ascot unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ascot Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, 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 statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The experts will offer you with details on 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 early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.