FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.