FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Old Guildford Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Old Guildford Small Business Loans
Old Guildford unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Old Guildford Business Loans
What is the Larger Old 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.