FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Guildford Small Business Loans
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Guildford unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Guildford Business Loans
What is the Larger Guildford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.