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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.