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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run 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 allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A 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 is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.