FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gembrook Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gembrook Small Business Loans
Gembrook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Gembrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Gembrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.