FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gailes Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gailes Small Business Loans
Gailes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have 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. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business 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 will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. 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 knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.