FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online 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 a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.