FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gulfview Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gulfview Heights Small Business Loans
Gulfview Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Gulfview Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Gulfview Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing 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 is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able 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 gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide 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 the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.