FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore 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 amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being 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 you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.