FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
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Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be 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 renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged 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 in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details 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 the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.