FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The The Gap Small Business Loans
Tell me about the The Gap Small Business Loans
The Gap unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger The Gap Business Loans
What is the Larger The Gap Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as 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 obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.