FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gorrie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gorrie Small Business Loans
Gorrie unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Gorrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Gorrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise 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 are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.