FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Airds Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Airds Small Business Loans
Airds unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges 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 any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.