FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Guildford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Guildford Small Business Loans
Guildford unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Guildford Business Loans
What is the Larger Guildford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not 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 in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.