FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gowanbrae Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gowanbrae Small Business Loans
Gowanbrae unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Gowanbrae Business Loans
What is the Larger Gowanbrae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.