FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Asquith Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Asquith Small Business Loans
Asquith unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Asquith Business Loans
What is the Larger Asquith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.