FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ardmore Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ardmore Small Business Loans
Ardmore unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Ardmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Ardmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 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 a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need 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. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.