FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.