FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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 between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.