FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Guildford Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Guildford Small Business Loans
Guildford unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Guildford Business Loans
What is the Larger Guildford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 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 just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.