FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Geebung Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Geebung Small Business Loans
Geebung unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory 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 is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.