FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised 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 an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little 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 specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.