FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gordon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gordon Small Business Loans
Gordon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Gordon Business Loans
What is the Larger Gordon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and 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 approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just one 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 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. 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 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. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even 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 is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.