FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gepps Cross Small Business Loans
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Gepps Cross unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Gepps Cross Business Loans
What is the Larger Gepps Cross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
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 credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business times and permit us to utilise 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 can offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.