FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gillman Small Business Loans
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Gillman 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 to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Gillman Business Loans
What is the Larger Gillman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.