FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gumdale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Gumdale Small Business Loans
Gumdale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Gumdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Gumdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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 of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three 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 a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.