FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is 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 conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on 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 includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.