FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Guys Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Guys Hill Small Business Loans
Guys Hill unsecured loans provides amounts 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 is 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 over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Guys Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Guys Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this 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 a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The 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 is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.