FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Airds Business Loans
What is the Larger Airds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that 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 make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.