FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Guildford Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Guildford Small Business Loans
Guildford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Guildford Business Loans
What is the Larger Guildford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term 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 determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.