FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gulfview Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gulfview Heights Small Business Loans
Gulfview Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Gulfview Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Gulfview Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
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 business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.