FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gymea Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gymea Small Business Loans
Gymea unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or 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 every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Gymea Business Loans
What is the Larger Gymea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
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?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might 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 you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an 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 about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like 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 banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.