FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gladstone Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Gladstone Park Small Business Loans
Gladstone Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Gladstone Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Gladstone Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.