FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the 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 company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.