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 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 makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply 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 Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting 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 request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.