FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gumdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gumdale Small Business Loans
Gumdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Gumdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Gumdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.