FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gulfview Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Gulfview Heights Small Business Loans
Gulfview Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Gulfview Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Gulfview Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is 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 qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take 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 certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.