FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Airport West Small Business Loans
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Airport West unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Airport West Business Loans
What is the Larger Airport West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
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 generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to 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 can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and let us use 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 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.