FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gooseberry Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gooseberry Hill Small Business Loans
Gooseberry Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be 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, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Gooseberry Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Gooseberry Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will 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 based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to 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 the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.