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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist 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 as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial 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 if you make your application within quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide 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 between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.