FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
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Gold Coast unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
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?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular 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 normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.