FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Galston Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Galston Small Business Loans
Galston unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Galston Business Loans
What is the Larger Galston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.