FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.