FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gordon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Gordon Small Business Loans
Gordon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Gordon Business Loans
What is the Larger Gordon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s 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 based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.