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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gordon Park Small Business Loans
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Gordon Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Gordon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Gordon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.