FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gordon Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gordon Park Small Business Loans
Gordon Park 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 per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.