FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gooseberry Hill Small Business Loans
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Gooseberry Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Gooseberry Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Gooseberry Hill 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.