FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gowanbrae Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gowanbrae Small Business Loans
Gowanbrae unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day 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. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.