FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gymea Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Gymea Bay Small Business Loans
Gymea Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.