FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gymea Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gymea Bay Small Business Loans
Gymea Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Gymea Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Gymea Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for 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 efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.