FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for 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 with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 of trading (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 application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.