FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within the span of 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 within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.