FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know 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 and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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 offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company 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 copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.