FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gilles Plains Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gilles Plains Small Business Loans
Gilles Plains unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Gilles Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Gilles Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be 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) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require 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 will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.