FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gwelup Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gwelup Small Business Loans
Gwelup unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Gwelup Business Loans
What is the Larger Gwelup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined 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 that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.