FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gymea Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gymea Bay Small Business Loans
Gymea Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Gymea Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Gymea Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated 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, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer 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 an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.