FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The The Gardens Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the The Gardens Small Business Loans
The Gardens unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger The Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger The Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $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 calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated 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 have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.