FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.