FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gould Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gould Creek Small Business Loans
Gould Creek unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Gould Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Gould Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.