FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gnangara Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gnangara Small Business Loans
Gnangara unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Gnangara Business Loans
What is the Larger Gnangara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form 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 require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.