FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gidgegannup Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gidgegannup Small Business Loans
Gidgegannup unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Gidgegannup Business Loans
What is the Larger Gidgegannup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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 business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company 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 submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.