FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of business (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 application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.