FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Galston Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Galston Small Business Loans
Galston unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Galston Business Loans
What is the Larger Galston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.