FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
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 first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.