FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.