FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Guanaba Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Guanaba Small Business Loans
Guanaba unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help business growth 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 to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own 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 larger business loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.