FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gailes Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Gailes Small Business Loans
Gailes unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Gailes Business Loans
What is the Larger Gailes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account 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 usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.