FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gymea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gymea Small Business Loans
Gymea unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Gymea Business Loans
What is the Larger Gymea 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.