FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Guanaba Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Guanaba Small Business Loans
Guanaba unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Guanaba Business Loans
What is the Larger Guanaba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as 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 a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.