FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Guys Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Guys Hill Small Business Loans
Guys Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Guys Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Guys Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for 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, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.