FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Geebung Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Geebung Small Business Loans
Geebung unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Geebung Business Loans
What is the Larger Geebung Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have 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 to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease 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 assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the 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. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.