FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.