FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gymea Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gymea Bay Small Business Loans
Gymea Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Gymea Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Gymea Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.