FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Geebung Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Geebung Small Business Loans
Geebung unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Geebung Business Loans
What is the Larger Geebung Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $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, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.