FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gooseberry Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Gooseberry Hill Small Business Loans
Gooseberry Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.