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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must prove 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.