FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the 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 transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take 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 specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.