FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Guildford Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Guildford Small Business Loans
Guildford unsecured loans offers amounts 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Guildford Business Loans
What is the Larger Guildford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth 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, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.