FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Georges Hall Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Georges Hall Small Business Loans
Georges Hall unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Georges Hall Business Loans
What is the Larger Georges Hall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $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 the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely 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 punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.