FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.