FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Guanaba Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Guanaba Small Business Loans
Guanaba unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Guanaba Business Loans
What is the Larger Guanaba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
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 the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.