FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gordon Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gordon Park Small Business Loans
Gordon Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Gordon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Gordon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 nearly every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.