FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with 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 protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element 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 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.