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 between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of the business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill 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 that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.