FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Guanaba Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Guanaba Small Business Loans
Guanaba unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable 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 grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active 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 consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement 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 summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. 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 new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.