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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. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Gordon Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Gordon Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated 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 be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.