FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable 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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once 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. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having 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 using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.