FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks 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. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of 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 can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll 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 fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.