FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.