FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Guildford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Guildford Small Business Loans
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 which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Guildford Business Loans
What is the Larger Guildford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just 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 in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own 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 lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.