FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes 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 a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. 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, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.