FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gymea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gymea Small Business Loans
Gymea unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Gymea Business Loans
What is the Larger Gymea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated 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 in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.