FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers 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.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements 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 link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.