FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six 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 application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.