FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Guildford West Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Guildford West Small Business Loans
Guildford West unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have 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 in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.