FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Georges Hall Small Business Loans
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Georges Hall unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Georges Hall Business Loans
What is the Larger Georges Hall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, 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 questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to 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 statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.