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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gidgegannup Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gidgegannup Small Business Loans
Gidgegannup unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range 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 ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Gidgegannup Business Loans
What is the Larger Gidgegannup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if 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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element 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 commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.