FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and allow us to utilise the 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 just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.