FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Guanaba Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Guanaba Small Business Loans
Guanaba unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Guanaba Business Loans
What is the Larger Guanaba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying 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 is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed 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 is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.