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 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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 to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may 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 specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.