FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.