FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gilles Plains Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Gilles Plains Small Business Loans
Gilles Plains 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 is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application 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 refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Gilles Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Gilles Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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 have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, 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 used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (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 also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.