FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gould Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gould Creek Small Business Loans
Gould Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible 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 health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.