FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.