FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gymea Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gymea Small Business Loans
Gymea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest 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 repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.