FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gordon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gordon Small Business Loans
Gordon unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Gordon Business Loans
What is the Larger Gordon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right 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 make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.