FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. 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 require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.