FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
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Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal 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 repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.