FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then 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.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.