FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ascot Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ascot Small Business Loans
Ascot unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Ascot Business Loans
What is the Larger Ascot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system 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 an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.