FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range 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 your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve 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. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.