FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or 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 nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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 can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.