FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little 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 variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.