FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 company growth 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 to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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 trade (for the 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details 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 company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.