FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gaven Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gaven Small Business Loans
Gaven unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Gaven Business Loans
What is the Larger Gaven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, 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 look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.