FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Airds Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Airds Small Business Loans
Airds unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Airds Business Loans
What is the Larger Airds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced 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 provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.