FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s 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 can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.