FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
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 loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.