FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Airport West Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Airport West Small Business Loans
Airport West unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Airport West Business Loans
What is the Larger Airport West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.