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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.