FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
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 with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and you 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 will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine your health of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.