FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans provides 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.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.