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 of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then 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 for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.