FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Airds Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Airds Small Business Loans
Airds unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Airds Business Loans
What is the Larger Airds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly 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 company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.