FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Aspley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Aspley Small Business Loans
Aspley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Aspley Business Loans
What is the Larger Aspley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.