FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Gold Coast Small Business Loans
Gold Coast unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.