FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The The Gap Small Business Loans
Tell me more about The Gap Small Business Loans
The Gap unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger The Gap Business Loans
What is the Larger The Gap Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on 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 is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.