FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gembrook Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gembrook Small Business Loans
Gembrook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Gembrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Gembrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business 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 depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 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’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.