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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. 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 you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.