FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Gold Coast Business Loans
What is the Larger Gold Coast Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. 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
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials 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 a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for 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 the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.