FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Airport West Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Airport West Small Business Loans
Airport West unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Airport West Business Loans
What is the Larger Airport West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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 just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for 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 the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.