FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Geebung Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Geebung Small Business Loans
Geebung unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Geebung Business Loans
What is the Larger Geebung Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with 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 loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, 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 funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six 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 to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part 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 commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.