FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.