FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Guildford West Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Guildford West Small Business Loans
Guildford West unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Guildford West Business Loans
What is the Larger Guildford West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the 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 statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.