FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gnangara Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gnangara Small Business Loans
Gnangara unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Gnangara Business Loans
What is the Larger Gnangara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.