FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ardmore Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ardmore Small Business Loans
Ardmore unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Ardmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Ardmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.