FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Airds Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Airds Small Business Loans
Airds unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Airds Business Loans
What is the Larger Airds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.