FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gordon Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gordon Small Business Loans
Gordon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Gordon Business Loans
What is the Larger Gordon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth 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 your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the 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 of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.