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 amounts of 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 faster 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 let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.