FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gordon Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gordon Park Small Business Loans
Gordon Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Gordon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Gordon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.