FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Galston Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Galston Small Business Loans
Galston unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Galston Business Loans
What is the Larger Galston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.