FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or 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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company 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 safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.